Needham Memorial Day Soccer Tournament - America’s Largest Soccer
Tournament – Names Yokohama Tire Corporation as Title Sponsor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Needham, MA – February 2, 2017 – The Needham
Memorial Day Tournament Invitational and FC Boston College Showcase has announced
a multi-year partnership with Yokohama Tire Corporation, making Yokohama the Official
Title Sponsor of the annual Memorial Day tournament, set for May 26-29, 2017.
Through the partnership, North America’s largest soccer tournament will now be known
as the Needham Memorial Day Tournament Driven by Yokohama. The event, which
features an invitational division and the FC Boston College Showcase is one of
the oldest Memorial Day Tournaments in the country and a favorite destination for topcaliber teams from throughout Eastern United States, Canada and England. 2016's
tournament proved to be a huge success with 1,128 teams attending, making it the
Largest Soccer Tournament in North America.
“We are excited to have a brand as credible and dedicated to youth as Yokohama join
us for our 41st year of excellence,” said Mark Miskin, Executive Director and
Tournament Director of the Needham Memorial Day Tournament Driven by Yokohama.
“We always seek partners who have the same vision that we have for creating
excitement and opportunity for youth athletes. We look forward to working with them
to continue to run the best tournament in North America.”
As the official Title Sponsor, Yokohama will also receive a sponsor page on the
tournament website, online and print advertising, social media posts on Facebook and
Twitter, and branding throughout the tournament.
“The partnership with a first-rate organization like the Needham Soccer Club is a good
example of how Yokohama’s involvement in youth soccer in America continues to
expand,” said Alan Holtschneider, Yokohama Tire director of marketing. “It fits in
perfectly with Yokohama’s roster of soccer activities. We also recently signed a deal
with US Youth Soccer, naming Yokohama as the Official Tire Sponsor. Additionally, we
are the Official Shirt Sponsor of powerhouse English Premier League Chelsea FC. We
very much look forward to supporting the coaches, players and fans of the Needham
Memorial Day Tournament Driven by Yokohama.”
For more information on the Needham Memorial Day Tournament Driven by Yokohama,
visit tournament.needhamsoccer.com or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.
About Needham Memorial Day Tournament Driven by Yokohama
The Needham Memorial Day Tournament Driven by Yokohama is the largest soccer
tournament in North America and one of the longest running tournaments for ages 11 19 years old. It features an invitational division and the FC Boston College Showcase.
The first Championship Finals was started in 1977. We use the finest fields in
Massachusetts and our integrity, credibility and reputation are top notch, built on a 40year history that simply cannot be matched. This year, the tournament will be held May
26th-29th.
For more information:
 Website: http://tournament.needhamsoccer.com/
 Facebook: Needham Memorial Day Soccer Tournament
 Twitter: @NeedhamMDT
 mailto:[email protected]
About Yokohama Tire Corporation
Yokohama Tire Corporation is the North American manufacturing and marketing arm of
Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global manufacturing and sales
company of premium tires that’s celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2017. Servicing an
extensive sales network throughout the U.S., Yokohama Tire Corporation is a leader in
technology and innovation. The company’s complete product line includes tires for highperformance, light truck, passenger car, commercial truck and bus, and off-the-road
mining and construction applications. For more information on Yokohama’s broad
product line, visit www.yokohamatire.com.
Yokohama is a strong supporter of the tire care and safety guidelines established by the
Rubber Manufacturers Association and the National Highway Transportation and Safety
Administration. Details can be found at the “Tire Care & Safety” section at
www.yokohamatire.com.